Biography
Reason: He played football from a young age but switched to swimming when football became too difficult to continue. "I used to be afraid of water. I took up swimming at school and after some years I began loving it. I swam even more and began to take part in competitions." (Paralympic Team Belgium YouTube channel, 01 Mar 2021)
Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (Facebook page, 15 May 2022)
Awards: In 2023 he was named Sportsman of the Year in the municipality of Lommel, Belgium. (YouTube channel, 26 Sep 2023)
In 2019 he received the Talent of the Year Award from the Belgian Paralympic Committee. (Paralympic Team Belgium YouTube channel, 01 Mar 2021)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateAugust 26, 2003
Place of ResidenceLOMMEL
OccupationAthlete, Student
EducationBusiness Management - Howest University of Applied Sciences, Bruges, BEL
Languages SpokenDutch
CoachGreg Planckaert [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Championships | ||||
| 4 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 4:16.35 |
| 6 | 100m Backstroke - S9 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 1:07.52 |
| 6 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2022 | Funchal, POR | 4:27.62 |
| 9 | 100m Backstroke - S9 | 2023 | Manchester, GBR | 1:07.56 |
| Para Swimming European Open Championships | ||||
| 3 | 400m Freestyle - S9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 4:19.50 |
| 11 | 100m Butterfly - S9 | 2024 | Funchal, POR | 1:03.56 |
